The Johnny Otis Show, Cold Shot (1969)

The Johnny Otis Show, Cold Shot (1969)

 Monday's lunch record is by Johnny Otis. This rhythm & blues album features his teenage son Shuggie on guitar and some vocal. Johnny the master bluesman playing drums, vibes or piano and leading a large show band for many years. A big hit he had back in the 50's  was "Hand Jive". This reprint album is on the United-Superior label. Songs include the risqué blues rap "The Signifying Monkey". "Country Girl", C.C. Rider" "High Heel Sneakers", along with others. The YouTube sample song is "The Signifying Monkey" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g2HJA3IF3qs . . bucko